Hale County, Texas

Texas House District 88

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 88, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Heather J. Wallace and Ken King. Candidate information follows official Hale County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Heather J. Wallace (Democratic), Ken King (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 88; Ken King is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Ken King, is on the ballot.

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Heather J. Wallace

Democratic

Top priorities

Support strong parental voice in children's education
Strengthen infrastructure and water security in the Panhandle
Ensure rural communities are represented in Austin

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Heather J. Wallace is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 88. She is an educator with extensive classroom experience working directly with students and families, per her campaign site. She holds a Master of Arts in humanities and is completing a second master's degree in history, per her campaign site.

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Ken King

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ken King represents Texas House District 88, which covers 19 counties in the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas, and is serving his seventh term. He chairs the House State Affairs Committee and is president of Black Gold Pump and Supply Inc., an energy services business in Canadian, Texas, per his campaign site. He previously served more than five years on the Canadian Independent School District school board, including as board president, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 88 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 88 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hale County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hale County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Heather J. Wallace, full profile Ken King, full profile Official Texas election office